as in glass
a container used for drinking liquids that has a round bowl on top of a stem attached to a flat base
The water was served in fancy crystal goblets.
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Recent Examples of goblet
The Ain Samiya goblet, discovered in the West Bank in 1970, is the subject of new research about how ancient people viewed the universe — and primordial chaos — in antiquity.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Those in the know order Overlook Lounge’s only off-menu cocktail, the matador, served in a martini goblet with the handle of an actual antler.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
Both drinks are served in the restaurant’s signature Mucho goblet glasses.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
Other photos shared show the wedding's table settings, featuring amber goblets, burgundy flowers, and a sea of twinkly lights.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
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Simply choose the right size for your meal, place the glass bowl in the air fryer, and start cooking with the push of a button.—
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To McDermott, wearing glasses would be a reminder that more sand might be in the bottom of his hourglass than the top.—
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This pick in particular has four flexible, food-grade silicone compartments, each with a one-cup capacity and a lid to protect against spills and freezer burn.—
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Plus, there are plenty of places along the way to stop for a snack and a cup of coffee.—
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“Goblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goblet. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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